Perched on the 12th floor of the VP Plaza España Design Hotel, Ginkgo Restaurante & Sky Bar is one of Madrid's most photogenic rooftops — a 1,000 m² terrace with near-360° views over the Royal Palace, Plaza de España, and the city skyline. The decor mixes Japanese-inspired touches with vintage flair, and there's even a heated outdoor pool with a transparent bottom that steals the show. Come for sunset cocktails and stay for the live music; the food is solid but you're really here for the panorama.
Madrid's most spectacular rooftop — 360° views of the Royal Palace, a transparent-bottom pool, and sunset cocktails with live music on the 12th floor.
Arrive 30-45 minutes before sunset to snag a good terrace spot — it fills up fast on warm evenings, and reservations are strongly recommended.
Skyline views that steal the show
Let's be honest: you're not coming to Ginkgo for a culinary revelation — you're coming for that jaw-dropping 360° view of the Royal Palace and Madrid's skyline from the 12th floor of the VP Plaza España hotel. And it delivers. The terrace is gorgeous, with its Japanese-vintage decor and that headline-grabbing heated pool with a transparent bottom. Sunset is the golden hour here; grab a cocktail, find a spot near the edge, and watch the light hit the Palacio Real. The drink menu is creative and the cocktails are well-made, if not cheap.
The food is competent — think croquetas, ceviche, and shareable plates — but it leans more "rooftop bar snacks" than destination dining. Service can be hit or miss when it's packed, which is most evenings in good weather. With 4,400+ Google reviews averaging 4.1, the consensus is clear: the views are five-star, the experience is fun, but don't expect a gastronomic temple. Go for a drink at golden hour, enjoy the live music, and treat the food as a bonus.